Examining von der Leyen's 2025 State of the Union: Analyzing the Strength and Safety Claims
The European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) is hosting an online lunch time conversation, focusing on decoding Ursula von der Leyen's messages, assessing the EU's progress, and debating the key shifts in Europe's geopolitical and geoeconomic landscape.
The event, which is taking place on September 10, 2025, is chaired by a deputy director of the ECFR. The main speakers include Tiago Antunes, Agathe Demarais, and Janka Oertel, all of whom hold prominent positions within the ECFR.
Tiago Antunes is an Associate Senior Fellow at the ECFR, while Agathe Demarais serves as the Head of Geoeconomics and Tech Initiative and a Senior Policy Fellow at the ECFR. Janka Oertel, on the other hand, is a Distinguished Policy Fellow at the ECFR.
The discussion will cover a wide range of topics, including the EU's progress in defence and security, the EU's geoeconomics and China-related issues, and the challenges faced by Ursula Von der Leyen's second mandate, which has been marked by political rifts, global shocks, and a fractured international landscape.
European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen has made promises for a stronger, safer, and more prosperous Europe. However, the EU has delivered on various issues over the past year, but has also fallen short in some areas. The ECFR's experts will discuss the key shifts that will shape Europe's geopolitical and geoeconomic year ahead.
Registration is required to attend the event. Participants in the online event, in addition to the ECFR's experts, also included Janka Oertel from ECFR and Ali Wyne, among others associated with ECFR. However, a full detailed list of attendees was not provided in the search results.
The event promises to be an insightful discussion on the current state and future of the European Union, providing valuable insights for policymakers, academics, and the general public.
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